Historically, even-numbered years feature a significant increase in the quantity of ballot measures over odd-numbered years. Though [[2012 ballot measures|2012]] featured a full 188 questions on the ballot, that is actually lower than the 194 average for even-numbered years since 2000. It remains to be seen whether or not 2014 will continue this downward trend since the [[2006 ballot measures|2006]] high point of 226. The probability of that happening partly depends on the success of various legislation and proposed constitutional amendments which would make it harder to place measures on the ballot.

Historically, even-numbered years feature a significant increase in the quantity of ballot measures over odd-numbered years. Though [[2012 ballot measures|2012]] featured a full 188 questions on the ballot, that is actually lower than the 194 average for even-numbered years since 2000. It remains to be seen whether or not 2014 will continue this downward trend since the [[2006 ballot measures|2006]] high point of 226. The probability of that happening partly depends on the success of various legislation and proposed constitutional amendments which would make it harder to place measures on the ballot.

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In 2014, there are [[2014 ballot measures#By date|seven election dates]] during which statewide measures will appear on the ballot. So far, {{lrcafull}}s are dominating the ballots, making up 80 out of the total 121 questions. Several of [[States with initiative or referendum|the 26 states that allow initiatives and referendums]] on the ballot have not yet passed their [[Petition drive deadlines, 2014|signature filing deadlines]]. Therefore, there is still time for the number of initiatives on the ballot to increase. Meanwhile, there are 24 initiatives, five {{vrfull}}s, seven {{lrssfull}}s, one [[Automatic ballot referral|automatic ballot referral]], one [[Commission-referred ballot measure|commission-referred ballot measures]] and five [[Advisory question|advisory questions]] currently certified for 2014 statewide ballots.

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In 2014, there are [[2014 ballot measures#By date|seven election dates]] during which statewide measures will appear on the ballot. So far, {{lrcafull}}s are dominating the ballots, making up 80 out of the total 123 questions. Three of [[States with initiative or referendum|the 26 states that allow initiatives and referendums]] on the ballot have not yet passed their [[Petition drive deadlines, 2014|signature filing deadlines]]. Therefore, there is still time for the number of initiatives on the ballot to increase. Meanwhile, there are 26 initiatives, five {{vrfull}}s, seven {{lrssfull}}s, one [[Automatic ballot referral|automatic ballot referral]], one [[Commission-referred ballot measure|commission-referred ballot measures]] and five [[Advisory question|advisory questions]] currently certified for 2014 statewide ballots.

Historically, even-numbered years feature a significant increase in the quantity of ballot measures over odd-numbered years. Though 2012 featured a full 188 questions on the ballot, that is actually lower than the 194 average for even-numbered years since 2000. It remains to be seen whether or not 2014 will continue this downward trend since the 2006 high point of 226. The probability of that happening partly depends on the success of various legislation and proposed constitutional amendments which would make it harder to place measures on the ballot.